Blue Angel Pumps BGPH400 - Manuel

Engine Driven
Semi-Trash Pump
Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or
maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to
comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future
reference.
Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List BGPH400 and BGPH550
Description
The Blue Angel Pumps are general use
centrifugal water pumps.
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information that is
very important to know and
understand. This information is
provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help
recognize this information, observe the
following symbols:
Danger
indicates
an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Warning
indicates
a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, COULD result in
death or serious injury.
Caution
indicates
a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, MAY result in
minor or moderate injury.
Notice
indicates
important information, that if not
followed, may cause damage to
equipment.
General Safety
Information
1. Know the pump application,
limitations, and potential hazards.
Read these rules and the
instructions carefully. Failure to
follow them could cause serious
bodily injury and/or property
damage.
320800-002 2/07
Never run engine in an
enclosed area. Exhaust gases
contain deadly poisonous
carbon monoxide, which has no odor or
taste.
Do not use to pump flammable
or explosive fluids such as
gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene,
etc. Do not use in flammable and/or
explosive atmospheres. Pump should only
be used with liquids compatible with
pump component materials. Failure to
follow this warning can result in personal
injury and/or property damage.
2. Observe all safety precautions for
the handling of the fuel.
Do not refuel a hot engine.
Fuel spilled on a hot engine
could result in a fire or
explosion. Do not refuel a running
engine.
3. Pump should be located and should
rest on a level solid foundation. Do
not suspend pump by means of the
discharge pipe.
Be sure
pump is
on secure footing so it doesn’t fall
over.
4. Do not use torches or apply
excessive heat, fire or flames to this
pump as an explosion may result.
5. Before working on the unit,
insulate the wire from the spark
plug, disconnect the spark plug wire
and mount it on the grounding clip.
Complete pump and piping system
MUST be protected against below
freezing temperature. Failure to do so
could cause serious damage and voids
the warranty.
6. Do not run pump dry. Water is
required to lubricate the shaft seal.
7. Pumping chemicals or corrosive
liquids with this pump may shorten
the life of the pump and may be
hazardous to the operator.
8. Personal Safety:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times
when working with pumps.
b. Keep work area clean, uncluttered
and properly lighted; replace all
unused tools and equipment.
c. Keep visitors at a safe distance from
the work area.
d. Make workshop child-proof with
padlocks, master switches, and by
removing starter keys.
9. Always use a suction strainer with this
pump to filter large material.
© 2007 Blue Angel™ Pumps
REMINDER: Keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty purposes!
Attach it to this manual or file it for safekeeping.
See Warranty on page 6 for important information about commercial use of this product.
For parts, product & service information
visit www.blueangelpumps.com